Most reviewed Gardens in New Jersey


  1. 4.5 The Frelinghuysen Arboretum (190 reviews)
    - Great
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Parks • Gardens
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    This 127-acre preserve, which surrounds a historic Colonial-Revival mansion and its formal gardens, offers self-guided nature trails with all trees and shrubs labeled as reference. See more..
  2. 4.5 Skylands New Jersey Botanical Gardens (171 reviews)
    - Beautiful grounds
    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Gardens
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    Went right after Covid and face masks were required. Didn’t feel like it was Necessary when wandering around since we went early and not a lot of people. But ask more people come we put them on. Just beautiful there and dog friendly! See more..
  3. 4.5 Rutgers Gardens (159 reviews)
    - A beautiful gardens/arboretum
    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Gardens
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    Rutgers Gardens is a 180-acre botanic garden, consisting of designed gardens, plant collections, a student farm, farmers market, and natural habitats. As part of Rutgers University, Rutgers Gardens serves as a living laboratory for faculty and staff, while providing experiential and service learning opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. We have a vibrant volunteer program and host many special events and activities for families throughout the year. See more..
  4. 4.5 Sayen House and Gardens (119 reviews)
    - Beautiful garden hidden right in the heart of Hamilton Square
    Gardens
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    Beautiful little hidden hidden gem right in Hamilton Square. A great place to get some socially-distanced fresh air in a beautiful setting. There's a good reason why EVERY photographer in town uses this place for wedding/prom/family photo sessions, you can't help but to wander straight into beautiful backdrop after beautiful backdrop. Tons of well maintained walking trails that meander all throughout the property. Most of it is very well shaded, so it's even tolerable on hot days. Tons of benches and open areas make it great place for a picnic or takeout lunch location. There's also the Sayen House on property, which I presume can be rented for private events. I've never been inside, so I can't speak to that, but the landscaping surrounding it is lovely. Sayen Gardens aren't anywhere near as massive as Grounds for Sculpture a few miles away, but the $0 entry fee more than makes up for that. See more..
  5. 4.5 Van Vleck House & Gardens (102 reviews)
    - Beautiful
    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Gardens
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    I stopped by earlier today to get outside and enjoy the weather; such a nice space to soak in the trees and gardens; very clean and well kept. It’s the perfect place to observe lovely gardens, catch some sun or shade and reflect. Would definitely return or recommend See more..
  6. 4.5 Brookdale Park (90 reviews)
    - A good place to walk your kids
    Spent 1-2 hours Parks • Gardens • Playgrounds
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    This park does not have ducks and geese, so the grass is clean. Plus, many huge trees provide a lot shade. The rose garden is small but beautiful. Unleashed dogs are limited in a dogs park in the Brookdale park. If you are looking for somewhere to enjoy sunny weekends with kids, this definitely is a perfect park. I personally recommend the grass near the rose garden. See more..
  7. 4.5 Deep Cut Gardens (73 reviews)
    - Wonderful place for a leisurely stroll
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Gardens
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    I have been coming to DCG for many years and each time I come, I always find it relaxing and refreshing. Not only are they beautiful flowers and lovely trees and bushes, there are also fish in the Koi pond (& maybe turtles) & frogs in the natural pond. I often take walks and sometimes just sit a while on many of the benches. They have recently added pathways behind the rose garden/gazebo and added more benches. See more..
  8. 4.5 Presby Iris Gardens (65 reviews)
    - Beautiful
    Gardens
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    Beautiful - hundreds of irises and dozens of varieties. Parking is available on the street in front of the gardens. There are benches available for resting. Plent of room for social distancing between the rows of irises. Well worth the visit. Great for photography. There are also port-o-potties available. See more..
  9. 4.5 Leonard J. Buck Garden (55 reviews)
    - Spring has Sprung!!!
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Gardens
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    Yayyy! So good to be back in my fave natural wonderland! Trees and flowers all seem to stand at attention to show off their beautiful Spring blossoms. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I spotted two Alpine Gentians among the rock garden. Gorgeous!!! See more..
  10. 4.5 Greenwood Gardens (51 reviews)
    - Quiet, peaceful, beautiful (Friday) visit.
    Thursday: Spent 1-2 hours Gardens
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    A 28-acre public garden and former estate in Short Hills, NJ that connects people with nature in a historic garden oasis. We are open seasonally from May 1 - November 5, 2022 on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with last entry at 3:30 p.m. Advance registration strongly recommended. See more..
  11. 3.5 Camden Children's Garden (50 reviews)
    - great little place for around ages 2-6 or so
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Gardens
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    The Camden Children's Garden is designed for children and families. It is a special place to explore and discover the natural world. The four-acre garden provides horticultural experiences for creative and imaginative play. See more..
  12. 4.0 Stony Hill Farms (44 reviews)
    - Excellent
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Farms • Gardens
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    So much fun! We visited Stony Hill Farms today and had an excellent experience. The apples were delicious, the orchards are very well maintained and all the trees have accessible apples that can be easily picked. We purchased the geneal admission and it was appropriate for a family of older kids. Love the town of Chester. Great main street with shopping and plenty of places to eat as well. 5 stars! See more..
  13. 4.5 Macculloch Hall Historical Museum & Gardens (31 reviews)
    - A Gem in the Heart of Morristown's Historic District
    Thursday: Spent < 1 hour Gardens • History Museums
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    Located in downtown Morristown, N.J., Macculloch Hall has been part of the local community for over 200 years, first as the home to community-minded residents, George and Louisa Macculloch (1775-1858, 1785-1863), and since 1950, as a not-for-profit museum and garden. Founder W. Parsons Todd (1877-1976) endowed MHHM as a resource for all Morristown and Morris County residents. A Federal brick mansion, Macculloch Hall was built in 1810 by George Perrott Macculloch (1775-1858), the "Father of the Morris Canal." Today this historic house and decorative arts museum comprises nine period rooms, two exhibition galleries, a dedicated classroom, and an expansive formal garden, which is open to the public free of charge. See more..
  14. 4.5 Rudolf W. Van der Goot Rose Garden (29 reviews)
    - A peaceful garden
    Gardens
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    My husband and I enjoyed walking around this peaceful spot. The mansion is no longer there but a cute stone cottage and old barn are still standing. The flower garden this time of year is not colorful but in a few months it will be so beautiful! The grounds are well kept and there is easy access to the canal trail. See more..
  15. 4.5 J. A. McFaul Environmental Center (26 reviews)
    - Great little place
    Spent 1-2 hours Gardens
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    I stopped by to check it out and was pleasantly surprised!! Though the weather was cold, I was able to watch the bird/geese activity through large picture windows in the observatory - it was awesome! There is a variety of turtles, snakes, little creatures in the observatory to see. Great place for small kids. I'm sure the grounds must be really nice in spring/summer weather. I did get to see a deer family wake up and start their day!! See more..
  16. 4.5 Cross Estate Gardens (20 reviews)
    - Lovely out of the way Estate Garden
    Gardens
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    Cross Estate Gardens is a beautiful and peaceful oasis away from our crazy lives. My wife and I have visited the garden area twice this week and will be back later this month to witness more flowers and plants bloom. Thanks to those who tend this lovely oasis. See more..
  17. 4.0 Peony's Envy (17 reviews)
    - Beautiful
    Thursday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Gardens
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    Garden dedicated to Peony plants See more..
  18. 3.5 Riverside County Park (10 reviews)
    - Riverside County Park
    Parks • Gardens • Playgrounds
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    I go there all the time to job and I am in a Baseball League and we play there. Not a good place to be in heavy rain because it floods and the Passaic River crests but on a good weather day nice place to have an outing and so forth. See more..
  19. 4.5 Well-Sweep Herb Farm (8 reviews)
    - GREAT Afternoon! Cooking with Herbs Event
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    My friends and I attended the Cooking with Herbs event today. It was WONDERFUL! Louise gave a lecture on many herbs and how to use them. Her Grandson then spoke to us about some more exotic herbs. The lectures were followed by a delicious herb themed lunch, potato salad, chicken, rolls, salad and more. The farm is lovely and lots of plants for sale. Plus there is a gift shop with books, garden items, dried herbs, oils and much more. Will definitely be back! See more..
  20. 4.0 Hunterdon County Arboretum (6 reviews)
    - Summer visit to the Hunterdon County Arboretum
    Spent 1-2 hours Parks • Hiking Trails • Gardens
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    Recently my wife and I visited Hunterdon County Arboretum & Park. We’ve been here years ago and enjoyed what we saw then so we returned and walked around the enclosed garden area again and this time checked out the pond and gazebo in the back. I took plenty of pictures of interesting plants and insects. Spring and fall are also good months to visit this Arboretum and Park. This is a nice place to have a picnic. See more..
  21. 5.0 Back to Nature Home & Garden (3 reviews)
    - Great presentation
    Gardens
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    I ordered a basket for Valentine's Day for my wife, which was beautifully done and delivered to my house. My wife was ecstatic. They included a local honey, Tea, a soft cozy blanket, a pillow that you heat up ,a candle and chocolates from J. Emanuel Chocolatier! Crazy good stuff. She is still enjoying it. Job well done. You must go inside the main building, the woodwork is beautiful, the displays are done so tastefully and the aroma is so nice. A great selection of everything that you would want in your garden/yard. See more..
  22. 4.5 Hummingbird Garden (3 reviews)
    - So Pretty
    Biking Trails • Gardens
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    This garden is so pretty! Is is located at the foot of High St and Sadowski Parkway. I have seen many butterflies here. The Royal Garden club takes good care of this garden! See more..
  23. Black Shed (0 review)
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 AM Spent 1-2 hours Gardens • Wine Bars
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    A destination, an inspiration for home and garden, a lifestyle. See more..

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